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The lingering question upon the completion of the Eagles three-day camp is when Terrell Owens reports -- or if he reports. There are indications from the head coach and Eagles players the Pro Bowl wide receiver could stage a lengthy holdout.
-- Delaware County Times

Eagles management is really upset -- not just with Owens, whom the Eagles might try to declare in violation of a standard clause they place in every contract, which could allow them to try to recoup about $1.8 million of Owens' $9.6 million signing bonus -- but also with running back Brian Westbrook. Westbrook didn't attend minicamp because he is not under contract. But restricted free agents almost always sign the tender in time to attend the mandatory minicamp.
-- Philadelphia Daily News

Freddie Mitchell, the Eagles' No. 3 receiver last season, still is under contract but told not to attend minicamp by coach Andy Reid. Mitchell, who has asked to be traded or released, reportedly is on the Broncos radar.
-- Delaware County Times

It's possible franchise quarterback Brett Favre and disgruntled Pro Bowl wide receiver Javon Walker will be conspicuous no-shows again for the Packers final minicamp in early June.
-- Green Bay News-Chronicle

The two quarterbacks the Dolphins brought to their rookie minicamp -- Miami's Brock Berlin and Princeton's Matt Verbit -- struggled with fundamentals, such as taking snaps and handing off, that should be second nature. It also was obvious that the best arm in camp belonged to quarterback coach Jason Garrett, who had a 12-year NFL career before retiring this year.
-- Miami Herald

Quarterback Jason White's closely watched tryout ended Sunday with a quiet walk off the field and some advice from Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil. Vermeil told the 2003 Heisman Trophy winner to consider the Arena League.
-- Kansas City Star

A starter at strong-side linebacker could be added to the Bears in the next few weeks, and ideally the club would like to have a free-agent pickup in place before minicamp May 20. GM Jerry Angelo has gauged the interest of former Bear Warrick Holdman, who is a free agent after playing 16 games last season with the Browns. There are still plenty of veteran options, including Anthony Simmons, Jay Foreman and Nate Wayne, who was released by the Philadelphia Eagles in February in a cost-cutting measure.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Edinger's kicking job with the Bears is up for grabs, and Nick Novak and Tyler Jones have joined Nick Setta as challengers.
-- Chicago Tribune

The Broncos have received permission from the Panthers to bring in embattled punter Todd Sauerbrun in the next week. Part of a deal likely would include restructuring Sauerbrun's contract, which has three years remaining. A restructured contract would help Denver for salary cap reasons and give Sauerbrun a big signing bonus.
-- Denver Post

The safeties left on the free-agent market aren't enticing. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said last week the team isn't interested in former Cowboy Brock Marion "at this time." Also unsigned are Omar Stoutmire, released by the Giants; Eric Brown, released by the Texans; and Damien Robinson, released by the Seahawks. And the Titans might release free safety Lance Schulters after June 1.
-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Former Dolphins fullback Rob Konrad, who signed a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Raiders last month, has decided to retire.
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel

When the Titans drafted three tackles this year -- Michael Roos, David Stewart, and Daniel Loper -- it meant Jason Mathews' days with the Titans are over. It also means he'll probably retire, but he's not willing to say so just yet.
-- Nashville Tennesseean

Free-agent center Rich Braham might sign a contract this week, but if he and the Bengals cannot reach an agreement, the team is prepared to go in a different direction.
-- Cincinnati Enquirer

The Saints' continuing search for veteran linebacker help continues today when Chad Brown visits team headquarters.
-- New Orleans Times-Picayune

Rams rookie guard Richie Incognito will need four to six months of rest and rehab before returning to workouts on the field. Incognito, a third-round pick out of Nebraska, underwent surgery on his kneecap Thursday.
-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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